Wrestle Donst Wrestle
2015-08-16 · 34 min · ★ 10.0
In February 2015, Tim Donst told the independent wrestling world that his in ring career was possibly over. He had a tumor in his right kidney. His future was uncertain. In this documentary, Donst reflects back on his career, his passion for wrestling, thoughts on death, talking with Mick Foley, and the road to recovery. But was his career really over? Would he ever set foot in a wrestling ring ever again as an active competitor? Find out as he goes back to AIW (Absolute Intense Wrestling) and is confronted by the King of Ultra Violence Nick Gage.
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- Kenny Johnson
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Michael HopesHimself / "Tim Donst"
Nicholas W. WilsonHimself / "Nick Gage"Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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